The Southern Manifesto

question 86

Multiple Choice

The Southern Manifesto

• A)was written before the Civil War.
• B)was written by southern officials who declared that their states were not bound by Supreme Court decisions outlawing racial segregation.
• C)argued in favor of national government power.
• D)invalidated the Tenth Amendment.

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Definitions:

Supreme Executive Power

The ultimate authority vested in an executive head of state or government, responsible for enforcing laws and governing.

Shared Power

The distribution of governmental responsibilities and powers between different branches or levels of government to prevent abuse of authority.

National Policy

A course of action adopted and pursued by a government or political party on national issues.

States' Powers

The rights and responsibilities allocated to state governments, as distinguished from those vested in the federal government, under a federal system of governance.